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Cool Neighborhood Bars & Hangouts

One of the best things about Pittsburgh is the abundance of unique neighborhoods around the city – each with its own individual flavor and distinctive vibe. You can really tell a lot about a community by the folks gathered at the local watering hole. With a little help from our friends at Pop City (http://www.popcitymedia.com/)and Pittsburgh Magazine (http://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/), we’re taking a look at a few cool neighborhood bars and hangouts!

Gooski’s in Polish Hill

If you’re looking for an upscale urban bar, Gooski’s in Polish Hill isn’t for you; but if an unpretentious, smoky space is what you seek, you’re in luck! The bar’s own Facebook page touts it as the “perfect dive bar,” with its “graffiti laden restrooms, smoky pool tables and… awesome jukebox!” Gooski’s seems to fit right in with the locals as well. “With a clientele that’s half working class patrons that have been going there since it opened… half tattoos and mohawks, Gooski’s is a good representation of both what the neighborhood has been and what it has become,” sums up Pop City’s John Farley (Full Article: http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/bestbarfood090810.aspx).

Redbeard’s Bar & Grill on Mt. Washington

With a dozen high-definition TVs, a cozy courtyard and conventional “pub grub,” Redbeard’s Bar & Grill on Mt. Washington is “a local fave,” according to Pop City’s Caralyn Green (Full Article: http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/mtwash0819.aspx). While you’re checking out the view, be sure to give the homemade potato chips a try!

Point Brugge Café

Pittsburgh Magazine readers voted Point Brugge Café in the heart of Point Breeze as the “Best Neighborhood Joint” in a 2009 poll and the steady stream of regulars who visit to the café each day likely agree! Modeled after European bistros, the café has become a popular gathering spot over the years. The menu features diverse fare ranging from Belgian-style fries to a mustard crusted salmon entrée. Point Brugge Café features an impressive selection of specialty cocktails, wines, Belgian beers and more!

Bloomfield Bridge Tavern

Though it’s no swanky bistro, the Bloomfield Bridge Tavern is a bit of a local landmark nonetheless. Located in Pittsburgh’s “Little Italy,” the BBT prides itself on being “The Polish Party House!” With Pierogies to Kielbasa in addition to its large selection of bottled beers, it’s definitely worth a visit!

Silky’s Pub

5135 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-683-6141

Another Bloomfield spot worth a stop for the more discerning patron is Silky’s Pub. Pop City’s John Farley listed Silky’s on his list of East End bars with the best food (Full Article: http://www.popcitymedia.com/features/bestbarfood090810.aspx). “With a different drink special every night of the week, and an innocent until proven guilty claim to be the best BLT in town, Silky’s is a great spot for a late dinner,” Farley writes. But, he warns, “The intimidating mountain of extra crispy slices is best left to the seasoned carnivore.”

(Photo Credit: Obey House Tavern)

Obey House Tavern

Its own website describes Obey House Tavern in Crafton Heights as “what a neighborhood bar should be.” With daily kitchen specials, a 2-hour happy hour with 50-cents off drinks and a free jukebox – not to mention live acts like “Gum Band,” how can you go wrong?!